Zones 4-6, 15-17, 20-24
Partial, Shade
Moderate
Blechnum penna-marina
Blechnum penna-marina
Polypodiaceae
Ferns
BLECHNUMEvergreen ferns noted for their symmetrical, formal appearance; some form a small trunk. Plants dislike overhead watering when air is humid or still.
Blechnum penna-marinaNative to South America. Spreads slowly in cool,moist, sheltered places to make patches of refined-looking, 4–8-in. fronds. Sterile fronds have wider lobes than fertile ones. Needs frost protection in Zones 4–6. Can be used as a houseplant.
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